Salary Schedule
The Minimum Salary and Reimbursements for Ministry Personnel document is updated annually. Consult the download below for the figures that are relevant to your situation.
- New calls and new appointments, where a manse is not provided, must be administered according to the new compensation model for ministry personnel.
- A Clergy Residence Deduction may be claimed when you file your personal income tax, or you may take steps to reduce the income tax deducted at source. Review your options regarding the Clergy Residence Deduction.
- Employment policies for ministry personnel are governed by The Manual of The United Church of Canada. Questions on human resources matters may be directed to .
For salary schedules for employees of the General Council and regional council offices, please visit Human Resources.
Cost of Living Group Assignments - Effective January 1, 2027
The current cost of living assignments (effective January 1, 2027) are available by visiting the listing found below in the Downloads section. To access the cost of living groups, use the search bar in the Acrobat reader rather than the web browser search field.
Downloads
- COL Group Assignments 2027 (1.21 MB) (PDF)
- 2026 Minimum Salaries and Reimbursements for Ministry Personnel (298.13 KB) (PDF)
- 2027 Minimum Salaries and Reimbursements for Ministry Personnel (381.55 KB) (PDF)